Sourcing Business Partner

AWE (Atomic Weapons Establishment)

Reading, United Kingdom
Base: £47,760 to £62,250; bonus/equity: not specif...
3 days onsite
Stakeholder management skills
Procurement operations understanding
Contract drafting and negotiation
AWE is seeking a Sourcing Business Partner to engage with stakeholders and manage procurement operations, ensuring alignment with business needs. The ideal candidate should have experience in procurement, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a problem-solving mindset

Job Summary

  • The role acts as a strategic commercial advisor and single point of contact for designated business functions to secure short and long-term business success.
  • Candidates will foster deep understanding of procurement operations, align category strategies with business needs, and drive savings through tailored sourcing plans.
  • AWE offers a unique 9-day working fortnight, market-leading pension contributions up to 13%, and extensive family-friendly policies including 39 weeks full-pay maternity leave.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

AWE is seeking a Sourcing Business Partner to engage with stakeholders and manage procurement operations, ensuring alignment with business needs. The ideal candidate should have experience in procurement, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a problem-solving mindset.

Salary

Base: £47,760 to £62,250; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 9-day fortnight, 270 hours annual leave, 9-13% pension, life assurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Stakeholder management skills
  • Procurement operations understanding
  • Contract drafting and negotiation
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Make/buy decision support

Nice-to-have

  • Innovative problem solving approach
  • Resilient approach to driving change
  • Knowledge of public procurement regulations
  • Experience with R&D teams
  • Flexible working attitude

Key Requirements

  • British Citizen status required
  • UK residency for 5-10 years
  • MCIPS or CIPS qualification beneficial
  • APM Project Management qualification beneficial
  • General education in Maths and English

Work Rights

Must be British Citizen resident in UK for 5-10 years

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